Is Close the Gap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Close the Gap as a registered charity (number SC046842) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Close the Gap's charity number?

Close the Gap's charity number is SC046842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046842?

Search SC046842 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Close the Gap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Close the Gap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Close the Gap?

Close the Gap's website listed in our register data is http://www.closethegap.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Close the Gap registered as a charity?

Close the Gap was entered on the register on 13 September 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046842SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Close the Gap

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Close the Gap is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Close the Gap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £398,760
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £420,540
Registered charity number: SC046842
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.closethegap.org.uk

Quick answer

Close the Gap (number SC046842) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Close the Gap do?

Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We carry out a range of activity which contributes to achieving our strategic objective of women’s workplace equality. We work with a broad range of partners and stakeholders to influence and enable action that will address the causes of women’s labour market inequality. This includes developing guidance, tools, research and resources for employers, policymakers, unions, and members of the public so they better understand why women experience poorer labour market outcomes than men,…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Close the Gap

Answers Close the Gap gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 September 2016
Also known as: Close the Gap (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Close the Gap registered for?

the promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Close the Gap yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Close the Gap. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Close the Gap?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Close the Gap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Close the Gap as a registered charity (number SC046842) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Close the Gap's charity number?: Close the Gap's charity number is SC046842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046842?: Search SC046842 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Close the Gap do?: Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We carry out a range of activity which contributes to achieving our strategic objective of women’s workplace equality. We work with a broad range of partners and stakeholders to influence and enable action that will address the causes of women’s labour market inequality. This includes developing guidance, tools, research and resources for employers, policymakers, unions, and members of the public so they better understand why women experience poorer labour market outcomes than men,…
Does Close the Gap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Close the Gap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Close the Gap?: Close the Gap's website listed in our register data is http://www.closethegap.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Close the Gap registered as a charity?: Close the Gap was entered on the register on 13 September 2016.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.